Geriatrics

By the time you reach the age of 65, your body has a history. The illnesses, surgeries and injuries you may have experienced over the years make your body as individual and unique as your personality. You may also take various medications that affect the way you feel and think. You need a geriatric care specialist who can address all of the complex health issues of patients over 65.

UofL Physicians - Geriatrics focuses entirely on the specific needs of patients who are over 65. Each clinician at UofL Physicians – Geriatrics has devoted their career to serve this unique community.

Our Louisville senior care office is very accessible, both to older adults who are driving themselves to their appointment and those who are brought in by a caregiver. The senior care Louisville office also provides easy access to other UofL Physicians specialists, including neurology, psychiatry, podiatry, cardiology and physical therapy. The X-ray room, lab and pharmacy are offered in the same building, so our patients can have easy access to all their health care needs.

Our geriatric care team uses an interdisciplinary approach to care for older adults, working together to ensure that the patient’s entire medical history, current needs and lifestyle are addressed when designing any treatment plan. Our specialists can serve as consultants to a patient’s primary care physician (PCP) or as primary care physicians if the patient does not have an established relationship with a PCP.

We only care for health conditions associated with the aging population. This single focus gives us unique expertise and experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the region.

Find a University of Louisville geriatric care facility by viewing the Our Locations tab.

Geriatric Evaluation and Treatment (GET) Program

Our specialists at UofL Physicians – Geriatrics believe that to fully understand the medically complex issues older adults face, we must consider the social, cognitive and medical conditions of our patients. The Geriatric Evaluation and Treatment (GET) Program focuses on testing, evaluating and treating the entire patient. When appropriate, we invite the patient’s family and friends to become a part of the evaluation. This creates a supportive environment and helps to ensure that the clinicians are gathering as much information on the patient as possible.

The GET Program’s clinical team consists of physicians, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers who all specialize in the unique needs of the geriatric patient. As an interdisciplinary team, we offer solutions and treatment that work in concert to support the needs of each individual patient.

Medication Management Program

Many older adults use a variety of prescription and nonprescription medications. These medications, while being very effective on their own, may be impacting the individuals’ overall health and well-being when taken in combination. Our Medication Management Program offers a comprehensive review and assessment of a patient’s current health status and an overall evaluation of their medications to identify any medication-related problems that may be affecting their quality of life.

Any patient using prescription or non-prescription medications, herbal products or dietary supplements could potentially benefit from an overall medication assessment and ongoing management.

Home Care Service

There may come a time when patients of UofL Physicians – Geriatrics can no longer see our specialists in an office setting. We understand that the trust and care that has been established with a caregiver is an important part of a patient’s health. As part of our Home Care Service, our clinicians can schedule ongoing care in the patient’s home.

Hospital Services

The hospital can be a difficult environment for older adults. Issues of delirium, confusion, urinary problems, medication concerns, medication-related functional concerns, ethics and end-of-life decisions are just a few of the challenges facing an older patient. These conditions represent a few of the services that the geriatricians at UofL Physicians – Geriatrics are trained to address. We offer specialized support and experience to the patient and their family at both University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital Downtown.

Nursing Home Services

Our geriatric medicine physicians and nurse practitioners see patients at many local nursing homes. In addition, our specialists serve as Medical Director at the following facilities:

Physicians in this practice may not see patients at all locations listed below. For details, please call the appointment line for the location you are interested in visiting.

Our Louisville senior care office is very accessible, both to older adults who are driving themselves to their appointment and those who are brought in by a caregiver. The senior care Louisville office also provides easy access to other UofL Physicians specialists, including neurology, psychiatry, podiatry, cardiology and physical therapy. The X-ray room, lab and pharmacy are offered in the same building, so our patients can have easy access to all their health care needs.

We also see patients who are residents at the following nursing home facilities:

Offices and Clinics

Hospital Affiliations

University of Louisville Hospital

Jewish Hospital

Our physicians are at the forefront of the latest health care trends, practicing evidence-based medicine and focusing on patient-centered care delivered through collaboration with providers in various subspecialties such as allergy, podiatry, sports and physical medicine and rehab.

At all our offices, patients have access to a multidisciplinary care team, including their physician or nurse practitioner, a social worker, mental behavioral health specialist, chronic care coordinator, nutritionist and certified diabetic educator. We emphasize quality health outcomes and customer service, and we welcome new patients to join our growing practice.

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